Fall Kickoff
- One Day
- Three Games
- All Turf
- Grad Years 2027-2036
- 8 Teams Per Grad Year
- 30+ College Coaches
- DE Turf Sports Complex
- Sunday, October 18
- One Day
- Three Games
- All Turf
- Grad Years 2027-2036
- 8 Teams Per Grad Year
- 30+ College Coaches
- DE Turf Sports Complex
- Sunday, October 18
What Is
Fall Kickoff?
The Legends Fall Kickoff is a one-day boys’ lacrosse tournament hosted by Legends Lacrosse on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the DE Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, Delaware. It’s built to open the fall season with real competition and real eyes on the field — every team plays three games, the younger divisions run a true championship bracket with a title on the line, and 30+ college coaches are expected on site. One day, three games, everything on turf.
Who Can Play
Fall Kickoff is boys only, open to grad years 2027 through 2036, with everything played in a single day on Sunday, October 18. Fields are capped at eight teams per grad year, so spots are limited and clubs are encouraged to secure a bid early.
Divisions
- 2027–2029 — set three-game schedule against matched competition
- 2030–2036 — three-game championship bracket with a title on the line
- 8 teams per grad year
Format
- One day: Sunday, October 18
- 3-game set schedule
- Everything played on synthetic turf
- Grad years 2027–2036
Exposure
30+ college coaches are expected on site for the one-day event.
Bids & Registration
For registration or bid inquiries, contact Brian Santoleri at brian@legendslax.com or visit legendslax.com.
DE Turf
Sports Complex
Legends Lacrosse runs the event at DE Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, DE — an 84-acre facility and the only all-turf complex in the state, so weather is rarely a factor. It’s an easy trip off Route 1 (Exit 83), about 20 minutes from Dover, with hotels, tax-free shopping and the Delaware beaches all within a short drive.
- 84-Acre Facility
- 12 Lighted Synthetic Turf Fields
- 700-Seat Championship Field
- Restaurant-Quality Concessions
- Free Wi-Fi & On-Site Parking
- Route 1, Exit 83 · 20 Min From Dover
How The Day Runs
Check-In Opens
Roster verification at the tournament tent before the first draw.
Game 1
Set schedule against matched competition in your grad year.
Game 2
Second of three games. No bracket — every team plays the full slate.
Game 3
Three games, one day, all on turf.
Check-In Opens
Roster verification at the tournament tent before the first draw.
Bracket Game 1
Opening round of the three-game championship bracket.
Bracket Game 2
Win and advance toward the title game.
Championship Game
A true championship bracket with a title on the line.
[Game times are released with the schedule closer to the event.]
Coaches On The Sideline
30+ college coaches expected on site · one day · three games · everything on turf
The 2026 coach list is released closer to the event.
Around Frederica
Route 1, Exit 83. About twenty minutes from Dover.
Downtown Dover
About twenty minutes from the complex — Delaware’s capital, with hotels and restaurants close to Route 1.
Tax-Free Shopping
Delaware has no sales tax, so the shopping around Dover is worth the short drive.
The Delaware Beaches
Rehoboth, Lewes and the rest of the Delaware shore are all within a short drive.
Where To Stay
Hotels near Dover and along Route 1 put you minutes from the first draw. [Add the room block link.]
Additional Event Info
Age Guidelines
Open to boys’ grad years 2027 through 2036. 2027–2029 run a set three-game schedule; 2030–2036 run a three-game championship bracket.
Team Caps
Fields are capped at eight teams per grad year, so spots are limited.
Weather
DE Turf is the only all-turf complex in Delaware, so weather is rarely a factor.
Hotels
Hotels near Dover and along Route 1 are about twenty minutes out. [Add the official room block link.]
Directions
Route 1 to Exit 83, then follow the green directional signs to the only entrance. 4000 Bay Road, Frederica, DE 19946.
Tournament Rules
[Link the 2026 Fall Kickoff rules packet here.]
Food & Team Meals
One day means one shot at lunch. Plan ahead.
Concessions
Restaurant-quality concessions on site at DE Turf.
Free Public Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi across the complex for families and coaches.
On-Site Parking
On-site parking; coaches, vendors and officials use the gravel overflow lot.
Indoor Space
Indoor space on site for meetings and programming.
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Secure Your Bid
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Frederica, Delaware · Eight teams per grad year.
Brian Santoleri · brian@legendslax.com